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Building on recent findings by Fournier and colleagues (2023), the present study examined the fit of a bi-dimensional model of problematic Instagram use, distinguishing between non-pathological high engagement and problematic symptoms mirroring addictive tendencies. A sample of 696 Italian adults completed an online survey assessing problematic Instagram use, personality traits, psychological distress, usage motives for Instagram use, and Instagram usage metrics. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the bi-dimensional model, with high engagement (salience and tolerance) and problematic symptoms (relapse, withdrawal, conflict, and mood modification) as distinct factors. Neuroticism, depression, emotional dysregulation, loneliness, and FoMO and the diversion motive were more strongly correlated with problematic symptoms. In turn, social interaction, documentation, and self-promotion were more associated with high engagement. Frequency of sharing posts and stories were also more strongly correlated with high engagement. These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing between high engagement and addiction-like symptoms in understanding problematic Instagram use and inform the development of targeted interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Fear of missing out (FoMO) and homesickness have been associated with a variety of negative psychosocial outcomes; however, they have rarely been studied together or with adolescents in residential settings. Objective: This study examined the potential associations of FoMO and homesickness with program outcomes in a sample of adolescents attending a military-style residential program. The residential treatment context inherently involves removal and isolation from an individual's typical living arrangements. Methods: Data were collected from 185 participants (aged 16–18) at three time points (i.e., 2 weeks after entry into the 19-week program; 9 weeks into the program; at week 18 of the program). RESULTS: Overall, FoMO and homesickness declined from initial assessment to midway through the program but rebounded just prior to exit from the program. FoMO and homesickness showed no direct correlations with participant outcomes, although both showed patterns of correlation demonstrating poor adjustment (e.g., low emotion regulation, high loneliness). Decreases in FoMO and homesickness during the program were positively correlated with distress tolerance. Conclusions: Given the negative implications of experiencing FoMO and homesickness, adolescents at risk for emotional distress tolerance may need additional support when initiating participation in residential programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In recent years, the rise of social networks has changed relationships and lifestyles around the world. This has led to the emergence of the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), which consists of the need to constantly check social media and the anguish that comes from feeling a lack of rewarding experiences. The impact derived from the use of technologies in a digital environment has been widely studied in young people but not so much in older adults, being also a vulnerable population. The main aim of this study was to analyze FoMO levels in a sample of older adults and their relationships with sociodemographic and formative factors. In addition, analyze whether the dimensions of emotional intelligence, the different forms of attachment and psychological symptomatology affect the FoMO levels of elderly adults. A total of 690 older adults aged between 60 and 90 years (M = 69.01; SD = 5.48) participated, 54.5% of whom were women. The main results confirmed that elderly people show FoMO levels similar to other general samples. In addition, results show several predictor variables with respect to FoMO: emotional attention, insecure attachment, depression and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. The implications of the results observed in older adults are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractSocial media use has increased worldwide, facilitating social relationships as well as the widespread exchange of information, images, and ideas. However, some individuals may develop a compulsive and unregulated engagement with social media platforms, known as problematic social media use (PSMU), which can result in adverse consequences for personal, social, and professional functioning. This scenario leads to considering which factors are implicated in PSMU and how they can affect the disposition toward PSMU. The present study aimed to explore the mediating role of fear of missing out (FoMO) in the association between both grandiose and vulnerable facets of narcissism and PSMU while also investigating the moderating effect of trait mindfulness. The research was conducted with 208 youth participants from 19 to 28 years old through an online cross-sectional design. Participants completed the Narcissistic Personality Inventory-13, the Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale, the Fear of Missing Out Scale, the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised, the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, and a short socio-demographic questionnaire. Results revealed that FoMO mediated the association between both facets of narcissism and PSMU, while trait mindfulness moderated the interplay between FoMO and PSMU, dampening the effect of FoMO. These findings provide theoretical insights into the main mechanisms underlying PSMU as well as promising practical implications for the development of mindfulness-based interventions aimed at mitigating PSMU. Limitations and future research directions are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current phenomenon is that crypto asset investment is considered high risk, yet the number of crypto asset investors is increasing. This research investigates the determinants of crypto investment decisions: driven by rational or irrational behavior, specifically testing the moderating role of social influence on the determinants of investment decisions. The research combines technological factors (crypto platforms) and psychological factors (herding behavior FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)) with external factors of social influence a moderating variable. This study uses quantitative research methods and primary data from respondents who are crypto asset investors domiciled in Indonesia. The sample consisted of 124 respondents consisting of 95 male respondents and 29 female respondents. Statistical analysis including analysis of the Outer Model, Inner Model and direct effect and Moderated Regression Analysis was carried out using SmartPLS 0.3 software. The results showed that crypto platforms, financial literacy, herding behavior, FoMO had an effect on investment decisions, and social influence was able to moderate the influence of crypto platforms, financial literacy, herding behavior, FoMO on investment decisions. Suggestions given for further research are: develop further research models that can represent the determinants of investment decisions in crypto by using other research variables in predicting their influence on investment decisions such as regret experience, attitude, risk tolerance, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chronotype is the temporal behavior of an organism. Social jetlag, fear of missing out (FoMO), and phubbing have received increasing attention recently and are closely related to sleep quality. This study aimed to explore the relationship between chronotype and these factors and their effects on sleep quality among medical students. The FoMO scale, phubbing behavior assessment scale, morning-evening questionnaire, Pittsburgh sleep quality index, social jetlag questionnaire, and online sociodemographic data form were filled out by 537 students participating in the study. The average age of participants was 21.34 ± 1.38 years; 43.2% were male, and 56.8% were female. The majority (66.7%) had an intermediate chronotype, 20.9% an evening type, and 12.5% a morning type. Evening chronotypes exhibited the highest levels of social jetlag, daily internet/phone use, and the poorest sleep quality and daily functioning. Women reported significantly higher levels of FoMO (p < 0.001), phubbing (p = 0.020), and daytime dysfunction (p = 0.005). Multiple regression analysis showed poor sleep quality was associated with high FoMO, high phubbing, high levels of social jetlag, and evening chronotype. Additionally, daytime dysfunction was associated with female gender, poor sleep quality, high FoMO, and high levels of phubbing (p < 0.001, F = 16.128, R2 = 0.221). These results suggest that individuals with an evening type may be susceptible to social interaction, social media use, and sleep patterns, which may negatively affect sleep quality. It has also been determined that females may be at greater risk for FoMO and phubbing. Evaluation of individuals' chronotypes will be an essential step in treating behavioral addictions such as social media, screen, and smartphone addiction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background/Objectives: Internet addiction (IA) and related behaviors, such as Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and social media addiction (SMA), have gained increasing research attention. Studies show gender differences, with males more likely to develop gaming-related addictions and females more prone to social media and phubbing behaviors. This study aimed to explore gender differences in Internet addiction and related behaviors in a Spanish sample, with the goal of identifying predictors and gender-specific patterns of IA. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 585 participants (265 male, 320 female) aged 18 to 35 years (M = 22.11, SD = 3.08). Data were collected using standardized questionnaires to assess IA, IGD, SMA, phubbing, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), emotional dysregulation, personality traits, and prosociality. Correlation and regression analyses were used to identify gender-specific predictors of IA. Results: Males exhibited significantly higher scores for IA and IGD, while females showed higher scores for SMA and the "phone obsession" dimension of phubbing. No significant gender differences were found in the "communication disturbance" dimension of phubbing or in FoMO. Correlation analyses revealed significant associations between IA and psychological as well as technological variables. Gender-specific predictors of IA included social media engagement and emotional regulation for females, while gaming behaviors and communication patterns were more relevant for males. Conclusions: These findings highlight gender differences in IA, suggesting that tailored interventions should address unique online behaviors and emotional regulation challenges in males and females. Future research should refine gender-specific patterns to develop more effective, targeted prevention and treatment strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The food and beverage industry in Indonesia has stimulated a surge in Indonesian youth's practice of consuming nutritious food, resulting in fierce rivalry among enterprises in the healthy food sector. In order to manage the highly competitive business environment, organizations have increasingly resorted to utilizing social media marketing as a means to increase consumer inclination to make purchases. However, the widespread use of social media has led to concerns about individuals feeling excluded or perceived as outdated, a phenomenon commonly known as Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). The objective of this study is to examine the influence of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) through social media marketing on consumers' inclination to make a purchase. We administered a survey using Google Forms to 120 participants aged between 18 and 34. We then analyzed the collected data using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that both the fear of missing out (FOMO) and social media marketing have a beneficial impact on the desire to purchase healthy food goods. Utilizing the fear of missing out (FOMO) in social media marketing techniques can successfully enhance consumer attention and stimulate sales in the healthy food industry.

Utilizing online surveys of 729 US and 469 Chinese respondents, this study examines the mediated relationships between age and misinformation via fear of missing out (FoMO) and digital literacy in two different cultures. Results suggest that senior citizens are uniquely vulnerable to misinformation as the victims, in that they are less likely to check on suspicious content and that they are also less motivated to share information online in general. In contrast, youngadults have a greater propensity to be the spreaders of misinformation if not made suspicious of the content due to their stronger motivations to share information online. FoMO and digital literacy significantly mediate the relationship between age and motivations to share information and the one between age and reactions to misinformation, respectively. Sociocultural differences vary the intensity of these mediated relationships. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Retail investors in Indonesia are often influenced by psychological biases in making investment decisions. These biases, including heuristic and herding behaviors, often create a fear of missing out on key moments (FoMO) that impact investment decisions. This study aims to analyze the influence of heuristic behavior (representativeness bias, availability bias, anchoring bias) and herding behavior on investment decisions with FoMO mediation. The research used a survey method with 109 retail investor respondents and data analysis using smartPLS. The results show that herding behavior significantly affects FoMO, and FoMO also has a significant impact on investment decisions. In contrast, heuristic behavior has no significant influence on FoMO. These findings reinforce FoMO's role in the investment decision-making process among retail investors. Based on the results of data analysis from the hypothesis test, it can be concluded that heuristic behavior (representativeness bias, availability bias, and anchoring bias) does not affect the FoMO of retail investors in Indonesia. So any change in heuristic behavior (representativeness bias, availability bias, and anchoring bias) does not affect the FoMO of retail investors in Indonesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Nowadays technology is an important part of our lives and the use of social media were is increasing day by day with the help of the internet and social networking sites people are connected with their family and friends, and they are aware of what they are doing at every movement of life and this leads psychological distress named as FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). "A pervasive apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent" (Przybylski et al., 2013) called FOMO. FOMO is manifested by the following behaviors; 'the fear that other people (including close friends) have more rewarding life experiences than me, the apprehension that my friends are having fun without me and that I will miss out on a planned or spontaneous event, the need to continuously check the activities undertaken by friends and to be up to date with their lives, the need for regular reporting of one's activities, usually positive.' The main objective of the present study is to highlight the psychosocial factors that can be the leading cause of FOMO. Literature has disclosed many factors that is; self-esteem, Loneliness, Anxiety, use of Social Networking Sites (SNS), and Emotional Intelligence (EI) are strongly associated with FOMO. Studies revealed that FOMO is negatively correlated with self-esteem, people with low self-esteem are more prone to develop FOMO (Weaver & Swank, 2021). SNS are positively associated with FOMO, people who use more SNS disclose higher scores on FOMO and internet addiction (Yin et al., 2021). Studies revealed that Loneliness is directly correlated with FOMO (Bernard, 2020). EI and FOMO are negatively associated, person with high emotional intelligence is less prone to FOMO (Kartol & Gündoğan, 2020). Anxiety is directly associated with FOMO, a person with a high score on anxiety and depression also indicates a high score on FOMO (Kacker & Saurav, 2020). FOMO was negatively associated with future time perspective (Sun et al., 2022). Studies show that FOMO is becoming more and more common as more and more research looks into this phenomena. This study suggests that it is essential to determine the reasons behind people's overindulgence in social media and the ensuing effects on markers of well-being and functional impairments (like addiction). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This research aims to explore an in-depth understanding of the impact of social comparison on the intention to buy Korean food through fear of missing out (FOMO) and feelings of envy in the people of Langowan, North Sulawesi. The main aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between social comparison and purchase intention, paying attention to the role of two mediating variables, namely Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and envy. Research data was obtained using a questionnaire. The final sample consisted of 200 respondents and the data analysis technique used in this research was SEM (Structural Equation Model) using LISREL as a data processing tool to test six hypotheses. The results of direct influence research prove that social comparison has a positive and significant effect on FOMO, FOMO has a positive and significant effect on buying intention, social comparison has a positive and significant effect on envy, envy has a positive and significant effect on buying intention. Meanwhile, the indirect effect is that social comparison has a significant effect on buying intention through FOMO and envy. The results of these findings provide practical guidance recommendations for marketers and food producers to develop effective marketing strategies to take advantage of social comparison, FOMO and envy which can trigger consumer purchasing intentions. These findings can also be used as a reference for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Langowan, North Sulawesi to sell Korean food products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The era of globalization and advances in information technology have changed people's consumptive behavior in entertainment and music. Music is an important component in everyday life as a medium of self-expression. Research (Qadri, 2008), (Asriyani, 2019), and Raharjo (2018) highlights the importance of music concerts in maintaining cultural heritage and enculturation, as well as strengthening audience bonds with modern and popular attitudes while maintaining authenticity. The objective of this research is to identify and analyze how the phenomenon of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) related to the Coldplay concert in Jakarta is presented and disseminated through the TikTok platform. Additionally, this study aims to explore the role of TikTok as a social media platform in triggering and amplifying feelings of FoMO among users in this context. Furthermore, the research seeks to assess the impact of TikTok content about the Coldplay concert on user behavior, identify the demographic groups most vulnerable to FoMO through TikTok usage, and determine the influencing factors. This theory, developed by Katz and Gurevitch, was used from a concert-goer perspective, specifically the phenomenon of TikTok fear of missing out on the Coldplay concert in Jakarta. This research recorded details and collected data from five informants aged 20-29 who are fans of music concerts and Coldplay, using purposive sampling method. The interviews revealed that FoMO (Fear of Missing Out) plays an important role in individuals' motivation to follow music trends and entertainment events. FoMO negatively impacts mental and emotional health, as well as finances, and leading to consumptive behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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With the increasing demand for work-life balance and the development of information technology, remote work has become a widely adopted work mode, which has made communication software the primary means of communication for employees. However, previous research has not fully explored the impact of communication software usage (CSU) in remote work on work engagement, which is a crucial factor influencing employee performance. Therefore, this study, based on the Job Demands-Resources Theory, investigated the effects and mechanisms of CSU on work engagement in remote work. We collected a single time-point data set of 519 individuals with remote working experience and a dual time-point data set of 325 individuals in China. The results obtained from both datasets are consistent and indicate the following: (1) CSU in remote work has a significant negative impact on employee work engagement. (2) Distraction and fear of missing out (FOMO) mediate the relationship between CSU in remote work and work engagement respectively. (3) Intrinsic motivation moderates the negative effects of distraction and FOMO on work engagement. When employees have high intrinsic motivation, the negative effects of CSU in remote work through distraction and FOMO on work engagement diminishes. This study contributes to the research on the outcomes of CSU in remote work, deepens the understanding of the underlying mechanisms linking CSU and work engagement, and expands the knowledge of their boundary conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although Instagram is widely used among young people, it has only recently caught researchers' attention. Following the perspective of the I-PACE model, the present study examined the relationship between neuroticism and problematic Instagram use (PIU) in Italian university students who had an Instagram account. We assumed that the relationship between neuroticism and PIU could be explained by direct and indirect paths, passing through Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and motives for Instagram use. 362 Instagram users (72.1% female; Mage = 25.35, SD = 4.25) filled out a questionnaire assessing demographics, Instagram use features, Neuroticism, Problematic Instagram use, FoMO, and Motivations for Using Instagram. Results showed that neuroticism affected PIU only indirectly through FoMO, escapism and self-expression motives. Additionally, FoMO promoted higher levels of escapism and self-expression motives, increasing participants' risk of PIU. This is the first study testing the mediating role of motives for using Instagram between personality predisposing factors and PIU. The findings provide new insights into the relationship between the factors that may promote PIU and have important clinical implications. These include the possibility for practitioners to prevent PIU more easily by acting on users' motivations and cognitions, such as escapism, self-expession and FoMO, rather than working on predisposing personality factors, that are usually more stable over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Previous studies have shown that the fear of missing out (FoMO) is positively associated with social media fatigue. However, few studies have explored the mediating and moderating mechanisms behind this association. In this study, we analyzed whether social overload mediates the association between FoMO and social media fatigue and whether this mediation process is moderated by interdependent self-construal. Using social support theory and the theory of compensatory Internet use, we analyzed valid questionnaire responses from 3,000 Chinese social media users to empirically validate the proposed model. The results showed that FoMO was positively related to social media fatigue and that social overload mediated the association between FoMO and social media fatigue. In addition, the mediation effect was stronger for social media users with high levels of interdependent self-construal. These findings could increase understanding of users' psychological states when using social media and reduce the negative effects of FoMO on social media users. Plain language summary: Previous studies have shown that the fear of missing out (FoMO) is positively associated with social media fatigue. However, few studies have explored the mediating and moderating mechanisms behind this association. In this study, we analyzed whether social overload mediates the association between FoMO and social media fatigue and whether this mediation process is moderated by interdependent self-construal. Using social support theory and the theory of compensatory Internet use, we analyzed valid questionnaire responses from 3,000 Chinese social media users to empirically validate the proposed model. The results showed that FoMO was positively related to social media fatigue and that social overload mediated the association between FoMO and social media fatigue. In addition, the mediation effect was stronger for social media users with high levels of interdependent self-construal. These findings could increase understanding of users' psychological states when using social media and reduce the negative effects of FoMO on social media users.Our study has several limitations. First, this was a cross-sectional study. Second, it would be better to measure FoMO by observing participants' behavior. And we relied on self-report data, which may have introduced bias and reduced the accuracy of the findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The widespread use of smartphones and Internet connectivity in Indonesia has encouraged the emergence of digital payment phenomena, namely e-wallets and PayLater, which are expected to continue to grow in line with the trend of financial digitalization. Despite their convenience, these payment methods can contribute to impulse purchases, especially among the younger generation. This research, which includes two studies, aims to provide insights into societal impulse buying dynamics. The first study surveyed 360 participants to examine the influence of PayLater as a moderator for sales promotions and the fear of missing out (FOMO) on impulsive buying behavior. Analysis using AMOS software reveals positive moderation in sales promotions (p 0.05). The second study used an experimental vignette method with a promotional poster to examine the effect of sales promotions (monetary and non-monetary) and the choice of digital payment methods (PayLater and e-wallets) on impulsive buying tendencies in 559 participants. It reveals that non-monetary promotions (M = 26.501) and PayLater (M = 26.490) influence impulsive buying more, but they do not do so when both are present simultaneously. This paper discusses the implications and offers recommendations for future research.

Building on recent findings by Fournier and colleagues (2023), the present study examined the fit of a bi-dimensional model of problematic Instagram use, distinguishing between non-pathological high engagement and problematic symptoms mirroring addictive tendencies. A sample of 696 Italian adults completed an online survey assessing problematic Instagram use, personality traits, psychological distress, usage motives for Instagram use, and Instagram usage metrics. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the bi-dimensional model, with high engagement (salience and tolerance) and problematic symptoms (relapse, withdrawal, conflict, and mood modification) as distinct factors. Neuroticism, depression, emotional dysregulation, loneliness, and FoMO and the diversion motive were more strongly correlated with problematic symptoms. In turn, social interaction, documentation, and self-promotion were more associated with high engagement. Frequency of sharing posts and stories were also more strongly correlated with high engagement. These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing between high engagement and addiction-like symptoms in understanding problematic Instagram use and inform the development of targeted interventions.

This research aimed to examine the influence of celebrity trustworthiness, celebrity attractiveness, parasocial interaction, and fear of missing out (FOMO) on purchase intention among TikTok users in the management student community. The population consisted of active undergraduate management students at the Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur who use TikTok. The sampling technique employed was purposive sampling based on specific criteria. The study utilized a quantitative approach, and data was collected through a survey questionnaire. The key findings revealed that celebrity attractiveness and FOMO had a significant positive influence on purchase intention, while celebrity trustworthiness and parasocial interaction did not contribute to purchase intention. In conclusion, marketers should focus on leveraging celebrity attractiveness and creating a FOMO effect to effectively target the Generation Z consumer segment on the TikTok platform. Keywords: Celebrity Endorsement; Parasocial Interaction; FOMO; Purchase Intention; Generation Z

ÖZ:Bu çalışmanın amacı, marka-benlik uyumunun, Gelişmeleri Kaçırma Korkusu (FOMO) ve sosyal medya sadakati üzerindeki etkisini; FOMO’nun sosyal medya sadakati üzerindeki etkisinde akış deneyiminin aracılık rolünü incelemektir. Çalışma, kullanıcıların sosyal medya sadakatinin oluşma sürecini marka-benlik uyumu, FOMO ve akış deneyimi kavramlarıyla birlikte aydınlatmaya yönelik tanımlayıcı ve nicel bir çalışmadır. Çalışmada, 322 sosyal medya kullanıcısından çevrim içi anket yöntemi ile veri toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın hipotezleri, SPSS AMOS Yapısal Eşitlik Modellemesi yöntemi ile test edilmiştir. Yapılan analizler neticesinde, marka-benlik uyumunun tüketicilerin FOMO düzeyini ve sosyal medya sadakatini olumlu yönde etkilediği, FOMO’nun sosyal medya sadakati üzerinde doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak olumlu etkileri olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca FOMO’nun sosyal medya sadakati üzerindeki etkisinde akış deneyiminin kısmi aracılık etkisi olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçları, uygulayıcılara tüketiciler ile ilişkilerini marka-benlik uyumu çerçevesinde kurup, deneyim sürecini ise akış deneyimine uygun tasarladıklarında kullanacakları FOMO stratejilerinin daha sürdürülebilir bir hale gelebileceği yönünde katkılar sunmaktadır. Çalışma, sosyal medya sadakatinin oluşma sürecini marka-benlik uyumu, FOMO ve akış deneyimi kavramlarını kullanarak kurgulayan ilk çalışma olması ile literatüre anlamlı katkılar sağlamaktadır. ABSTRACT:The aim of this study is to examine the effect of brand-self congruence on Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and social media loyalty; to examine the effect of FOMO on social media loyalty with the mediating role of flow experience. The study is an descriptive and quantitative study aimed at demystifying the social media loyalty process of users with concepts of brand-self congruence, FOMO and flow experience. In the study, data were collected from 322 social media users by online survey method. The hypotheses of the study were tested with the SPSS AMOS Structural Equation Modeling method. As a result of the analyzes made, brand self congruence has a positive effect on consumers’ FOMO level and social media loyalty, and FOMO has direct and indirect positive effects on social media loyalty. It was also concluded that, flow experience has a partial mediation role on the effect of FOMO on social media loyalty. The results of the study contribute to the notion that when practitioners establish their relationships with consumers within the framework of brand-self Congruence and design the experiential process according to Flow Experience, the FOMO strategies they employ can become more sustainable. The study makes significant contributions to the literature by being the first to conceptualize the formation process of social media loyalty using the concepts of brand-self Congruence, FOMO, and flow experience.

Abstract Background This study investigated the role of emotion regulation in relation to the links between fear of missing out (i.e., FOMO) and two components of problematic internet use: problematic social media use and doomscrolling. Methods Participants (N = 603, M age = 30.41, SD age = 7.64; 49.1% male-identifying) completed measures of fear of missing out, intrapersonal and interpersonal emotion regulation, and problematic social media use, and doomscrolling. A parallel mediation model was tested to examine the nature of the associations between fear of missing out, intrapersonal, and interpersonal emotion regulation, in accounting for variance in the outcome measures. Results Analyses revealed that the effect of fear of missing out on problematic social media use was fully mediated by both intrapersonal and interpersonal emotion regulation. In contrast, the effect on doomscrolling was fully mediated by intrapersonal emotion regulation only. Conclusions Findings clarify the role of emotion regulation in explaining the relationship between fear of missing out and two types of problematic internet use, indicating a need to consider individual differences in emotion regulation in an evolving social media landscape.

AbstractThis study developed a model that predicts fake news sharing behaviour on social media using the technology acceptance model (TAM) and flow theory. We collected survey responses from an online survey panel administered by a reputable market research firm, Qualtrics Inc. The recruitment of the participants was via Qualtrics’s own pool of participants. Data analysis was done using Smart PLS structural equation modelling. We found FOMO to be the most significant factor that predicts social media flow experience. This is followed by enjoyment, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and pass time, respectively. It is also our findings that social media flow experience predicts fake news sharing behaviour. We also found that social media flow experience fully mediates the relationship between enjoyment, FOMO, pass time, perceived utility, perceived ease of use and fake news sharing. Furthermore, the relationship between social media flow experience and fake news sharing is moderated by social media scepticism in such a way that this relationship is more pronounced among those with low social media scepticism. Our study contributes to theory and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Several studies focused on the escalating prevalence of Problematic Use of Internet (PUI) and its consequential impact on mental health globally. This study investigates the relationship between PUI and associated psychological variables across different cultural contexts in Italy, Spain, Ecuador, and Peru. Method: A total of 675 participants, aged 18 to 54 (M = 22.73; SD = 4.05), completed measures assessing Internet addiction, social media addiction, Fear of Missing Out, Internet Gaming Disorder, and Phubbing. Results: Significant cultural variations were found, with Italian participants showing higher levels of Internet addiction but lower levels of social media addiction compared to other countries. Fear of Missing Out was higher in Italy, while the Italian sample exhibited lower Internet Gaming Disorder levels compared to Peru. As regards the communication disturbance caused by Phubbing, the Italian sample demonstrated significantly higher scores than the Peruvian sample. Linear regression analyses revealed distinct predictors for problematic Internet use in each country, emphasizing the importance of considering the cultural context in understanding this phenomenon. Conclusions: These findings contribute valuable insights into the interplay of cultural factors, psychological variables, and problematic Internet use, guiding future research and interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The digital entertainment landscape has been dynamically evolving in recent years, particularly with the escalating prominence of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms. This research adopts the dual-factor theory as a lens to investigate the effects of both enablers and inhibitors on the intention to continue or discontinue OTT platforms. The unique contribution of this study lies in its dual-focus examination within the OTT context. The findings suggest that enablers such as Fear of Missing Out, convenience, and perceived enjoyment increase continuance intention. In contrast, inhibitors such as fatigue, perceived boredom, and perceived cost positively impact discontinuance intention. We also found that discontinuance is not negatively related to continuance intention. Furthermore, while continuance intention positively influences recommendation, discontinuance intention does not significantly affect recommendation intention. Differences in these relationships based on age and usage intensity were also observed in the multigroup analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

FOMO is a relatively new category used to describe phenomena related to the fear of missing out on important news or events from other people's lives, which may lead to rejection by others. The intense discomfort associated with this anxiety can lead to the development of coping mechanisms, including constant engagement in online activities. As a result of excessive online activity, interpersonal relationships in the real world can be disturbed, and an individual's quality of life can be significantly reduced. This problem can be significant for teenagers, who maintain most of their relationships online. The presented article provides a theoretical overview of issues related to FOMO. It describes the main symptoms and threats associated with these phenomena. It also consists of a theoretical proposal of preventive activities and the central psychotherapeutic interventions that can be offered to a person suffering from FOMO or at risk of developing it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Cyber-slacking interrupts classroom teaching and learning activities and is associated with poor academic performance. Based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study aimed to investigate whether both cognitive (i.e., attitudes, perceived norms, and perceived behavioral control) and affective (i.e., fear of missing out [FoMO]) factors contribute to classroom cyber-slacking intention and behavior among Chinese university students. We recruited a convenience sample of 431 undergraduate students (M = 19.34, SD = 1.08; 66.4% female; 33.6% male) from mainland China who completed an online survey (i.e., items measured cognitive factors of cyber-slacking, cyber-slacking behavior, FoMO, and demographic information). The findings of correlational, hierarchical multiple regression, and path analysis with bootstrapping approach showed that both cognitive and affective factors were positive correlates of cyber-slacking intention and behavior and explained the variance in cyber-slacking intention. Moreover, attitudes, perceived norms, perceived behavioral control, and FoMO had statistically significant indirect effects (via intention) on cyber-slacking behaviors, whereas perceived behavioral control alone has a direct impact on cyber-slacking behaviors. The findings not only lend more credence to TPB, suggesting that cognitive factors are reliable correlates of both classroom cyber-slacking intention and behavior, but also showed affective factors, such as FoMO, can be used to reduce students' cyber-slacking intention and, subsequently, their behavior. Based on these findings, interventions for reducing classroom cyber-slacking are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]